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VEC to deliver £5.1m innovation support programme for city region’s SMEs

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Professor Andy Levers awarded OBE in New Year Honours list

Professor Andy Levers, Executive Director of the University’s Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS), has been awarded an OBE for […]

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University showcases AI leadership at Liverpool’s Pioneering International Summit

The University of Liverpool played a leading role in the Liverpool City Region’s first International AI Summit, demonstrating the region’s world-class artificial […]

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University contributes £1.2bn to the Liverpool City Region

A new report highlights the University of Liverpool’s significant economic and wider impacts to both the city region and wider UK. Being […]

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University to establish £1M UK National Centre for Digital Heritage

New UK National Centre for Digital Heritage Centre to be established in Liverpool City Region following landmark AHRC funding as part of […]

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*VEC in the News*

Sharing our latest news and announcements with our stakeholders and networks. Philippa Glover appointed Honorary Senior Fellow at VEC University of Liverpool […]

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World class facilities

  • Digital Labs

  • Digital Test Beds

  • Sandpit Method

A unique facility where collaborative exploration of emerging research and digital technologies help accelerate the growth of new innovation ideas for industrial digitalisation.

We create bespoke digital test beds for our clients to explore the reliability and scalability of any industry solution.

Harnessing the latest technologies our clients can explore and gain a deep understanding of their data to make better informed business decisions leading to improved long-term social and industry impact.

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Our services

We understand that our solutions have to be effective, appropriate and work across all the departments of your organisation.

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Digital Transformation

Trusted to deliver excellence We were the lead partners for the LCR 4.0 ERDF project where over 300 manufacturing SMEs were transformed […]

Digital Twin

The future at your fingertips We have been sitting in the digital space for over a decade, growing with the requirement of […]

AI & Data Analytics

Your ambitions realised We help organisations to unlock the value in their data and to use those insights to drive improvements. We […]

Advanced Visualisation

Imagine there was no problem We enable our clients to develop a deeper understanding of their data, processes and products through the […]

Advanced Modelling & Simulation

Modelling your business future We offer this service to companies so they can build accurate models that represent the real world. These […]

Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Thinking beyond Our robotics and AI laboratory support sectors including nuclear, space and energy, focusing on connecting human, robot and autonomous vehicle […]

Client opinion

"Working with the Virtual Engineering Centre has helped IPS identify where small yet significant improvements can be made to our products, simply by adopting emerging technologies."

Payman Shafighi,
Entomological Scientist
International Pheromone System Ltd